Obtaining Birth/Marriage/Death Certificates (Extracts) Occurred in Sri Lanka

 

Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates registered under Sri Lankan law could be obtained from the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the UK. Applicants should bring the available copy of the certificate, and the certified copy will be issued on the same day, (if available in the e-BMD system)

 

  • Application form can be obtained here
  • Or from the Consular Division of this High Commission between 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Obtaining a Birth/Marriage/Death certificate (Extract) occurred in the United Kingdom

  • Duly filled application form should be forwarded to this High Commission along with a copy of the certificate (if available)
  • PAYMENT – £19/- per copy (can be paid by Cash/ Debit/Credit card or Postal Order in favour of “Sri Lanka High Commission”)

 

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Payment should be made in cash at the counter or by Postal Orders/Bank Drafts written in favour of the “Sri Lanka High Commission” if sent by post. (If the applicant is in Ireland, the amount in Sterling Pounds in an International Bank Draft should be submitted).
  • Personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted.
  • If the certificates and documents are to be returned by post, the applicant should provide a self-addressed prepaid envelope along with the application form. Applications sent without prepaid special delivery cover or postage will be retained until the applicant collects it personally.
  • If the applicant is unable to collect the Certificate/ documents personally, he/she may authorise another person, in writing. The person who comes for collection of documents should produce his identity and the original receipt issued by this High Commission.
  • Note: The High Commission will not take any responsibility for documents lost in the post.
  • All incomplete applications will be returned, and payment will not be refunded.
  • Before making request for obtaining a certified copy of Birth/ Marriage/ Death by post it is advisable to make an inquiry via london@mfa.gov.lk to check whether your certificate is available in the system in order to avoid unnecessary delays / complications.

 

The applicants must make a direct request to the relevant Divisional Secretariat Office in Sri Lanka or:

Assistant Registrar General
Registrar General’s Department,
Central Record Room,
Maligawatta,
Colombo 10,
SRI LANKA. 

 

For More Information visit or contact department:
Website: http://www.rgd.gov.lk,
Tel: 00 94 11 288 9493 / 00 94 11 288 9488
Fax: 00 94 11 288 9491
Email: crr@sltnet.lk